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Bottle, Medicine

Object Name:
Bottle, Medicine
Object ID:
1996.036.020
Date:
1892-1902
Description:
Bottle, medicine, J. W. Merrill, Druggist, Haverhill, NH. Oval bottle, clear glass, blown-in-mold, embossed lettering, "prescription" or flared lip which has been molded and tooled. Bottom with oblong depression and seam around top edge from cup mold. Back rounded, sides and front flat, rounded edges, sloping shoulders, air bubbles. Seams on front left and back right sides run diagonally across shoulders, fade out on neck. Embossed lettering on front: "J. W. MERRILL / DRUGGIST / HAVERHILL, N. H." On bottom: "F F W".
Material:
Glass
Dimensions:
H-3.5 W-1.438 D-0.813 inches
Provenance:
Collection of bottles that the donor obtained by digging or purchasing either "outright" or at auction.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert C. Morey
People:
Merrill, J. W.
Subjects:
Medicine, Bottles
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